Genesis 41:8

8. Spirit was troubled The dream was sent of God, and designed to impress him deeply, that it might lead to the great provisions which followed . Compare the effect of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream . Daniel 2:1; Daniel 2:3.

All the magicians of Egypt Of whom there were many, and they very skilful. Comp. Exodus 7:11. The word rendered magicians ( חרשׂמים ) is usually understood of the sacred scribes, who were supposed to be conversant with all mystic arts, and able to unravel the secrets of men’s lives .

Wise men A more general term, denoting all those who were devoted to the study of science or philosophy. All these belonged to a regular order in Egypt, as in other Oriental kingdoms. Comp. Daniel 2:2; Daniel 2:48; Daniel 4:9; Daniel 5:11.